Trump Repositions Nuclear Submarines Responding to Russian Provocations

President Donald Trump announced the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines in response to provocative statements by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's deputy chair of the Security Council and former president. Trump described Medvedev's remarks, including warnings about Russia's nuclear strike capabilities and threats regarding U.S. sanctions, as highly inflammatory and potentially carrying unintended consequences. The move surprised Moscow, which has remained publicly silent while its stock market reacted negatively, highlighting the Kremlin's uncertainty about the U.S. response. Trump emphasized that the submarines were positioned 'in the appropriate regions' as a precaution. Medvedev, known for his bombastic rhetoric since the Ukraine conflict began, had escalated tensions with his recent social media posts, prompting Trump's stern warning to watch his words. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia amid the war in Ukraine and heightened nuclear rhetoric.